Proverbs 15:31; “If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.” (NLT) Back in my college days I wasn’t the best student in the world but I got pretty good grades. Getting me to sit still for an hour was not an easy task and then expecting me to do…
Category: Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Proverbs 11…the gift of giving
One of my favorite recovery sayings is, “you can’t keep what you have unless you give it away.” One of the best ways to stay sober is to help others get and stay sober.  It is so amazing how we grow thru the giving of our time, treasures and talents. God wired us to give.  Let’s face it, have…
Proverbs 8…about Jesus
When reading the 8th Proverb it is hard to not draw comparison to Jesus. In fact, I believe this Proverb is about Jesus and what a relationship with Him will mean. After reading this chapter a couple of times, one cannot help but think about how hard it is to draw our strength, worth, joy…
Proverbs 3
(Several years ago I was encouraged by a friend to make the Proverb that corresponds with the day of the month, a part of my morning devotion. There are 31 Proverbs and although I’ve been reading them consistently for a number of years, each time I read them I seem to draw another “life nugget”…
That’s Why They Call it a Disease
 I am preparing to do two-1/2 ironman triathlons this summer/fall. I will spend anywhere from 8 to 15 hours per week training and the events will take me somewhere between 5 and 6 hours. One of my “bucket list” goals is to do a full ironman before I die and if I die doing…
Wise Living…pretty simple
 Proverbs 29:11 “Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. …simply some food for thought…are you a fool or wise?  I’ve been on both sides of that coin and can tell you choosing the “wise” route is much better for all parties involved. Anger drains energy and creates a general loss of focus…
No rewind…
John 14: 1-3; “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me…
Why….not me?
Philippians 3:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (NIV) I try to not follow the news these days. First of all it…
Lent 24/7
Isaiah 58:2-11 (NIV) …the following comes from the mouth of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah… “For day after day they seek me out; they seem eager to know my ways, as if they were a nation that does what is right and has not forsaken the commands of its God. They ask me for…
Need Refreshed?
Proverbs 11:25, “The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” (NLT) I’m always thankful for my daily Proverb and this one jumped out at me this morning. If you are feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and everyone is against you and/or not paying enough attention…
Jay Meyer
I started this blog in 2008 because of my passion for helping others take their lives to the next level. My hope is that, through sharing my life experiences as a business leader, husband, father, and recovering drug addict, I will positively impact your life.